by Tony Bell | Jul 25, 2025 | Festival News, Featured, Reviews
This year saw the 39th running of Ely Folk Festival. For me it was a new experience as I was attending this much-loved festival in the fens for the first time. The event takes place on Stuntney Estate, just off the A142 a few miles south of the city that gives...
by Tony Bell | Jul 14, 2025 | Reviews, Featured, Festival News
The term ‘Folk’ has come to mean a style of music, but even then, opinions are divided on what really is folk music. The origins of the word ‘folk’ comes from the old English ‘folc’ meaning common people. However, Common People in a Field lacks...
by Tony Bell | Jun 26, 2025 | Festival News, Featured, Reviews
In the middle of a summer heatwave, I headed to a beach in Lowestoft. The sea breeze kept temperatures to a respectable 21°C, chilly enough to need a fleece. Still, there was plenty of time for the temperature to rise, it was only 4am. The promenade was busy with dawn...
by Hayley Clapperton | Jun 17, 2025 | Featured, Festival News, Reviews
Once again thousands of people came to Ipswich to enjoy the rich and varied music at Brighten The Corners, a two-day music festival. There were over 70 acts across five venues which meant there were abundant opportunities to see new acts and hear new sounds to add to...
by Tony Bell | Jun 6, 2025 | Featured, Reviews
I was delighted to be invited along to the Food Museum in Stowmarket for the East Anglian Story Telling Festival. For me this would probably be the shortest commute ever to a festival, just 25 minutes, on foot. Storytelling appeals to me, as a Dubliner...
by Tony Bell | Jun 1, 2025 | Featured, Festival News, Reviews
Since its inception in 2006 LeeStock Music Festival has evolved, and changed venues over the years. For some time now its home has been the grounds of Kentwell Hall. Once the sheep have been relocated, the fields alongside its main approach provide ample space for a...
